Glutathione The amino acids, glutathione (tripeptide), methionine, glycine, and cysteine are needed for proper liver detoxification. Cysteine, glycine and glutamine (glutamic acid) combine to make glutathione. Glutathione is the most abundant and important liver protecting, antioxidant. Although glutathione is readily absorbed from fruits, vegetables and meats, depletion may occur during high or sustained exposure to toxins. Glutathione supplements are not readily absorbable. Cysteine, methionine and glycine are more absorbable than taking straight glutathione and should be used when possible. Methionine helps produce more cysteine and glutathione in times of stress. Methionine and cysteine along with vitamin C help recycle glutathione. Take an amino acid blend formula (the Essential Theraputic FMS/CFS formula already has an amino acid blend. Silybum Marianum The Silymarin Complex, particularly the Silibinin component of milk thistle, protects the liver from free radical damage. It prevents certain toxins from entering liver cells and stimulates regeneration of damaged liver cells. Medical use of milk thistle can be traced back more than 2000 years. Over 30 years ago, intensive research on the liver protecting properties in milk thistle began in Germany. Extensive research also may have led to the approval of a standardized milk thistle extract in Germany for the treatment of alcohol-induced liver disease and other acquainted disease of the liver. Milk thistle extract protects liver cells, both directly and indirectly. It is able to regenerate liver cells that have been injured and to prevent fibrosis or fatty liver. Milk thistle directly aids liver cells by binding to the outside of the cells and blocking entrance of certain toxins. In addition, toxins that have already penetrated the liver cells are neutralized by milk thistle. Milk thistle is able to remain effective even when initial poisoning occurs (several hours later such as the case of death cap mushrooms). Silymarin helps the cells produce a powerful antioxidant known as glutathione. Silymarin has been shown in animal studies to raise the glutathione levels in liver cells by as much as 50%. Silymarin also increases the activity in another antioxidant known as supraoxide dismutase (SOD). Alpha Lipoic Acid Alpha Lipoic acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant compound that helps recycle glutathione. It is unique in that it is fat and water soluble allowing it to work within both mediums. It is manufactured by the body in small amounts and needs to be obtained through the diet. Mitochondria are vitamin-like substances that play a vital role in mitochondrial energy production. Mitochondria are the spark plugs of the cells. They are responsible for each cells metabolism (energy) and generate 95% of the total energy needed by the human body. Alpha Lipoic acid can help prevent and repair damage to liver cells. It is also being studied for its regenerative properties in neurological diseases including Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's disease, and Parkinson’s disease. To help increase liver detoxification and boost cellular energy take between 200-400mg a day. Coenzyme Q10 CoQ10 is also known as ubiquinone because of it nature to exist in all living matter. CoQ10 is more abundant in the organs that require the most energy, the heart and liver. It is a vital catalyst for energy. Without CoQ10 the process of cellular energy ceases (death). CoQ10 along with Alpha Lipoic Acid gives the spark to the power plant of the cell, the mitochondria. CoQ10 plays a direct or indirect role in most systems of the body. Experiments have shown that supplementing the diet with CoQ10 can extend the lifespan of mice by 50%. CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant, helps stimulate white blood cells (macrophages), protects the heart muscle (heart disease), reduces blood pressure, boosts the metabolism, helps prevent periodontal disease, and protects the liver. Studies have shown that CoQ10 can raise the brain energy level by over 29%. This is good news for those with “Fibro Fog”. Dr. Murphree's Essential Therapeutics CFS/Fibro Formula has CoQ10. |
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| Produced by the body, N-acetylcysteine (commonly called NAC) is a form of the amino acid cysteine. Because it enhances the production of the enzyme glutathione, one of the body's powerhouse antioxidants, NAC can both stave off disease and play an important role in boosting the immune system. 90 capsules $31.00 |
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| Liver Detox Formula - 60s Essential Therapeutics Liver Detox Formula uses some of the most powerful detoxifying supplements available. Alpha-Lipoic Acid 50mg N-Acetyl-Cysteine 150mg L-Methionine 25mg L-Cysteine 50mg Taurine 50mg Trimethylglycine (betaine) 150mg Milk Thistle Herbal Extract 200mg 60 capsules $21.00 |
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